Drug Possession Sentencing in Clay County

We analyzed 1,897 convicted Drug Possession cases in Clay County (2023-2025) to show actual sentencing outcomes — average sentence length, fines, court costs, and the likelihood of prison, jail, or probation. Compared to statewide averages to show how Clay County judges sentence differently.

7.3 months
Average Sentence
Near statewide avg (7.0 months)
$478.24
Average Fine
Below statewide avg ($542.73)
15.2%
Prison Rate
Near statewide (13.1%)
2.0%
Probation Only
1,897 cases

Sentence Range (Cases With Incarceration)

25th Percentile
1.0 months
4.1 months
Lighter Median Heavier
75th Percentile
0 year, 12 months

Fine Range (Cases With Fines)

25th Percentile
$325.50
$518.00
Lower Median Higher
75th Percentile
$518.00
The average sentence for Drug Possession in Clay County is 7.3 months. A defense attorney may be able to negotiate reduced charges or alternative sentencing. Get a free case review.

Sentencing Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Clay County Florida (Statewide)
State Prison (sentence > 1 year) 15.2% 13.1%
County Jail (sentence 1–365 days) 65.0% 50.7%
Probation Only 2.0% 15.1%
Average Sentence 7.3 months 7.0 months
Average Fine $478.24 $542.73
Average Probation 1 year, 4 months 1 year, 11 months
Average Court Costs $693.93 $720.98
Average Restitution (where ordered) $976.36 $1,336

Sentence Confinement Types

Confinement Type Cases Avg Sentence Avg Fine
County Jail 1,242 4.1 months $474.71
State Prison Facility 280 2.6 years $522.66

Other Charges Sentenced in Clay County

Charge Convicted Avg Sentence Avg Fine
Traffic Offense 3,564 13 days $476.70
Larceny / Theft 1,200 6.6 months $406.99
Battery 1,107 6.5 months $388.16
Resisting Officer 709 5.4 months $412.71
Other 678 2.1 years $577.63

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 1,897 convicted Drug Possession cases in Clay County (2023-2025), the average sentence is 7.3 months. The statewide average is 7.0 months.
43.7% of convicted Drug Possession defendants in Clay County received a fine, averaging $478.24. Court costs average $693.93 additionally. Restitution averages $976.36 in cases where it is ordered.
Clay County's average sentence of 7.3 months compares to the statewide average of 7.0 months. The prison rate is 15.2% locally vs 13.1% statewide. The average fine is $478.24 locally vs $542.73 statewide.

Sentencing data covers convicted cases (guilty and adjudication withheld). Average sentences exclude non-incarcerated cases. Data covers 2023–2025 FDLE public court records. Last updated: March 2026

Important: Sentencing outcomes vary based on criminal history, case circumstances, charge severity, plea agreements, and judicial discretion. These statistics reflect aggregate outcomes and do not predict individual sentences.

Methodology: These statistics are based on 1,897 Drug Possession cases in Clay County with a disposition of "Guilty" or "Adjudication Withheld" from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records (2023-2025). "Prison" = sentence exceeding 365 days; "Jail" = sentence of 1–365 days; "Probation Only" = probation imposed with no incarceration sentence. Average fines exclude cases where no fine was imposed.

Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 1,897 cases · 2023-2025 · Data last updated March 2026